Many hands make light work

29th November 2019

... in this case, a chandelier three years in the making (yes, you read that right; from the initial concept through to the final installation, it took three years!).

This fantastic time-lapse video, courtesy of Sydney Coliseum Theatre, shows the painstaking process of installing each of the 241 individual strands of crystals, by hand.

Designed by Cox Architecture and created by Yellow Goat Design, the chandelier is suspended over the Chadelier Bar, the centrepiece of the entry foyer, encircled by the grand staircase. It really is an impressive sight!

Thank you to Sydney Coliseum Theatre and Cox Architecture for involving us in its design and development. The grand opening of the theatre at West HQ is real soon, and we can't wait!

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